1966 Ford Lotus Cortina vs. 1981 Lada Niva
To start off, 1981 Lada Niva is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1981 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina should accelerate faster than 1981 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lada Niva weights approximately 247 kg more than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.
Because 1981 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | 1981 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Lotus Cortina | Niva |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 43 L |
